Is Ethylpentyl Methoxychromone safe in cosmetics?
Ethylpentyl Methoxychromone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethylpentyl Methoxychromone
INCI: ETHYLPENTYL METHOXYCHROMONE
Ethylpentyl Methoxychromone (CAS PubChem CID 11076632 — *CAS registry number not confirmed in cosmetic databases* [^1_15]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Reported as surfactant in some databases; chromone scaffold suggests possible. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
PubChem CID 11076632 — *CAS registry number not confirmed in cosmetic databases* [^1_15]
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Function
Reported as surfactant in some databases; chromone scaffold suggests possible photoprotective or bioactive function
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No CFR listing found
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethylpentyl Methoxychromone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethylpentyl Methoxychromone.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylpentyl Methoxychromone allowed in the EU?
Ethylpentyl Methoxychromone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylpentyl Methoxychromone do in cosmetics?
Ethylpentyl Methoxychromone functions as: Reported as surfactant in some databases; chromone scaffold suggests possible photoprotective or bioactive function. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: PubChem CID 11076632 — *CAS registry number not confirmed in cosmetic databases* [^1_15].
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